Implementation of Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Digital Sculpting and Three-Dimensional Printing in Facial Epithesis—A Technical Note
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Abstract
Prosthetic rehabilitation has hardly changed since the 1970s, and it is a time-consuming process that requires great skill and precision. This article presents the workflow related to the prosthetic reconstruction of patients with extensive maxillofacial defects using digital technologies such as cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), Zbrush software and three-dimensional (3D) printing. The use of CBCT captures a 3D image of a patient’s face in a few seconds, thus shortening the time to prepare an impression and increasing the patient’s comfort. Zbrush digital sculpting software enables one to quickly and efficiently design a prosthetic restoration. Printing a trial version for a try-on, as well as designing and printing pre-cast forms, improves workflow and eliminates the chances of an error. As shown in the example of a patient after a nasal resection, CBCT, digital sculpting, and 3D printing accelerate and improve the workflow of an anaplastologist when designing the epithesis. New technologies reduce costs and save time, while helping to overcome the technical obstacles that limit access to a facial prosthesis.
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OpenAlex topics: Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques · Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques · Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
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Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital, 30-688 Cracow, Poland
Department of Digital Presentation and Creation Techniques, Faculty of Sculpture, Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, 31-157 Cracow, Poland
Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-008 Cracow, Poland
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